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HomeMy WebLinkAbout032802 PTS Agenda In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the office of the City Clerk at (909) 694-6444. Notification 48 hours prior to a meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to that meeting [28 CFR35.102.35.104 ADA Title III AGENDA TEMECULA PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION TO BE HELD AT CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 43200 Business Park Drive Temecula, California Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Coe, Katan, Wedel, Connerton, Lanier PUBLIC COMMENTS A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public can address the Commission on items that are not listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited to two (2) minutes each. If you desire to speak to the Commission about an item no_~t listed on the Agenda, a pink "Request to Speak" form should be filled out and filed with the Commission Secretary. When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name and address. For all other agenda items, a "Request to Speak" form must be filed with the Recording Secretary before the Commission gets to that item. There is a three (3) minute time limit for individual speakers. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and all will be enacted by one vote. There will be no discussion of these items unless members of the Public/Traffic Safety Commission request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of February 28~ 2002 RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of February 28, 2002 COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. Multi-Way Stoo Signs- Vail Ranch Parkway at Harmony Lane/Terzich Drive and Vail Ranch Parkway at Camino Piedra Roio RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution establishing Multi-Way Stop controls at the following intersections: 1. Vail Ranch Parkway at Harmony Lane/Terzich Drive; and 2. Vail Ranch Parkway at Camino Piedra Rojo. 3. Traffic Engineer's Report 4. Police ChieFs Report 5. Fire ChieFs Report 6. Commission Reports ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula Public/Traffic Safety comrmssion will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2002, at 6:00 P.M., Tcmecula City Hall, Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, Cali£omia. 2 ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 28, 2002 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Public/Traffic Safety Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 P.M., on Thursday, February 28, 2002, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Presentation of Certificate of Appointment for Commissioner Mark Wedel At this time, Minute Clerk Hansen swore in the newly appointed Public/Traffic Safety Commissioner, Dr. Mark Wedel; presented him with a Certificate of Appointment; and offered congratulations. FLAG SALUTE The audience was led in the Flag salute by Commissioner Co. nnerton. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Connerton, Katan, Wedel, and Chairman Lanier. Absent: Commissioner Coe. Also Present: Director of Public Works Hughes, Senior Engineer Moghadam, Associate Engineer Gonzalez, Police Chief Domenoe, Police Lieutenant Pingel, Police Officer Nelson, Fire Captain McBride, Administrative Secretary Pyle, and Minute Clerk Hansen. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Sam Pratt, 40470 Brixton Cove, relayed that he was organizing a 4.6 K walk which would be held on Saturday, March 23rd at 9:00 A.M. beginning at Palomar Village Shopping Center (located at the corner of Rancho California/Margarita Roads) and continuing to City Hall; noted that the purpose of the walk was to promote community participation and awareness regarding traffic solutions (i.e., share-the-ride program, the importance of adherence to traffic laws, and public transit), relaying an emphasis on attaining a Level of Service (LOS) C at the City's intersections by 2003; and invited all to attend this event. COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of January 24, 2002. MOTION: Commissioner Connerton moved to approve Consent Calendar No. 1. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Katan and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Coe who was absent and Commissioner Wedel who abstained. COMMISSION BUSINESS 2. Additional Police Officers/Stop Li,qht Abuse Pro.qram (SLAP) RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission discuss the need for additional Police Officers and make a recommendation to City Council. Updating the Public/Traffic Safety Commission regarding the Stop Light Abuse Program (SLAP), Police Chief Domenoe advised that the citation count for the month of January was 144, relaying that during this period of time normal on-duty personnel was utilized as well as overtime Officers stationed at key intersections. In light of Mayor Pro Tem Stone's request that Officers be stationed overtime to cite the plethora of red light violators, Chairman Lanier relayed that it was the Commission's desire to agendize this item to ensure that the Police Department had adequate means for effectively addressing this issue. Citing specific intersections where he was currently witnessing an abundance of red light violations, Commissioner Connerton advised that if additional Police personnel would more adequately address this problem, the Public/Traffic Safety Commission could make a recommendation to the City Council that there be consideration to increase the Police staff during the upcoming budget process. In response to Commissioner Connerton, Police Chief Domenoe relayed that while additional Officers would assist in the enforcement of SLAP, that most likely no matter how many Officers were deployed, violations would continue to occur when Officers were not present; advised that at this time he, and his staff, were in the process of determining the number of additional Police Officers needed, which would be requested during the budget cycle, noting the City Council's commitment to have one Officer per one thousand residents which will most likely serve as an impetus for adding Police personnel, relaying that subsequently the Police Department (as managers of the policing programs) would determine the deployment and focus of the additional Officers. Referencing the recent newspaper article regarding implementing SLAP and the associated deficient Police manpower issue, Commissioner Katan advised that it was the Public/Traffic Safety Commission's desire to support the addition of additional Police Officers and/or needed equipment based on a recommendation from the Police Department. In response, Police Chief Domenoe expressed appreciation for the Commission's support. For Chairman Lanier, Officer Nelson provided an overview of the deployment of Police Officers which most effectively addressed SLAP enforcement, noting that the Officers moved from one intersection to the next; for Commissioner Connerton, relayed that the one Officer who was specifically designated for SLAP enforcement 30 hours a week was in addition to the standard Police enforcements; and provided additional information regarding the various types of Police enforcement conducted throughout the City. In response to Chairman Lanier, Police Chief Domenoe advised that most red light accidents occur mid-cycle; with respect to making a measurable impact, for Commissioner Wedel, noted that statistics have revealed that the issuance of citations was effective in addressing traffic matters; and provided additional information regarding accident rates which are determined via vehicle miles traveled, advising that while traffic has increased the accident rate has not significantly changed, specifying that the rates of injuries and fatalities have decreased, in part due to safer vehicles and roadways; for Commissioner Katan, noted that with the projected population growth the Police Department would add approximately four to five additional Officers in order to maintain the 1/1,000 ratio; advised that the number of SLAP citations issued from general enforcement varies from day to day; with respect to adequate Police coverage, provided information regarding the importance of the response time associated with calls for service (i.e., 9-1-1 calls) which at this time was satisfactory, advising that when additional Officers are added to staff, that there will be additional Officers dedicated to traffic, reiterating that traffic was a primary focus of the Police Department; and noted that 20% of the Officer-level personnel were dedicated to traffic issues at this time in the City of Temecula. In response to Commissioner Connerton's comments, Police Chief Domenoe reiterated gratitude for the Commission's support of the Police Department and any associated staffing issues. MOTION: Commissioner Connerton moved to recommend to the City Council that there be efforts made to support the addition of Police Officers as recommended by the Police Department during the next budget cycle, and that if feasible, there be Officers added specifically for traffic purposes and in particular for Stop Light Abuse Program (SLAP) enforcement. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Katan and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Coe who was absent. 3. Request for Multi-Way Stop Si.qns - Alcoba Drive at Savona Street RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission: 1. Deny the request for installation of multi-way stop signs at the intersection of Alcoba Drive at Savona Street; and 2. Recommend the implementation of Stage I of the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program. Noting the request from a resident to investigate the feasibility of installing multi-way stop signs at Alcoba Drive/Savona Street, Senior Engineer Moghadam provided the staff report (of record); apprised the Commission of the results of the analysis (collected over a seven-day period) inclusive of the evaluation of the number of accidents, volumes, speeds, and visibility issues (as per agenda material); described the road conditions at this particular location; advised that the criteria was not met to warrant the installation of a multi-way stop; clarified that the installation of a stop sign was an ineffective method of addressing speed; noted that it was staff's recommendation that Stage I of the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program be implemented, that speed limit signs be installed, and that there be consideration to install signage denoting the cost of speed violations; and relayed that the City was in the process of budgeting and purchasing LED portable speed display signs, advising that this neighborhood, as well as other areas will be placed on a list for future installation. Additional discussion ensued regarding the maximum cost for speed violations, which was denoted on signage to aid as a speed deterrent. Police Chief Domenoe relaying that the fines were set by the court. For Commissioner Wedel, Senior Engineer Moghadam confirmed that implementation of Stage I of the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program would encompass all three components (i.e., increased enforcement, use of the radar trailer, and installation of speed regulatory "Fines up to $28~1" signs); for Commissioner Katan, specified the differentials for warranting stop signs for stopping three to four legs of an intersection in comparison to stopping one approach of an intersection; advised that if it was the Public/Traffic Safety Commission's desire to recommend the installation of a stop sign for the purpose of stopping one approach at the intersection, staff would forward that recommendation to the City Council; and for Commissioner Connerton, confirmed that currently there was no stop sign at Alcoba Drive approaching Savona Street. Referencing Senior Engineer Moghadam's comments regarding residents having the perception that a stop sign would effectively reduce speeding, Commissioner Wedel noted the need for education within the community; and with respect to the denial language in staffls recommendation, noted his strong opposition to the phrase deny the request, suggesting that this language be replaced with the item will be continued in order to convey to the citizens that there will be follow-up regarding their concerns, relaying that the word deny implied that the residents' requests would not be processed. In response to Commissioner Wedel's comments, Commissioner Connerton provided additional information regarding staff's recommendations to deny requests which was based on analysis and policies, noting that the Public/Traffic Safety Commission takes staff's recommendation under consideration and then takes action, clarifying that staff's recommendation was not the final determination; and advised that this recommendation provided direction for the Commission. For Commissioner Connerton, Senior Engineer Moghadam relayed the potential liability issues associated with accidents occurring at a location where the City had installed an unwarranted stop sign. Concurring with the analysis presented by Senior Engineer Moghadam, Commissioner Katan noted the Iow volumes of traffic in this area; relayed his e-mail discussions with Mr. Kean (the resident desirous of the installation of stop signs to curb the speeding in his neighborhood); and supported staff's recommendation to implement Stage I of the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program which was designed to reduce traffic speeds, additionally recommending that at a future point there be consideration to implement the Keep Kids Alive, Drive 25 Program. Apprising the Public/Traffic Safety Commission, Senior Engineer Moghadam noted his discussions with Mr. Kean, relaying that it was his understanding that Mr. Kean understood the rationale for staff's recommendation to deny the request to install an all- way stop, advising that information was also provided to him regarding the potential to have LED portable speed display signage installed in his neighborhood. MOTION: Commissioner Katan moved to approve staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Connerton. (Ultimately this motion passed; see below.) Commissioner Connerton queried whether Commissioner Katan would support a recommendation to install one stop sign at the "T" of the intersection. In response, Commissioner Katan relayed that due to the clear visibility at the site in all directions, it was his opinion that the installation of a stop sign would not be necessary. At this time voice vote was taken reflecting approval of the motion with the exception of Commissioner Wedel who voted n._g.o and Commissioner Coe who was absent. 4. Request for Parking Restrictions - Business park Drive and County Center Drive RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission review the request for parking restrictions and provide direction to staff. Senior Engineer Moghadam provided an overview of the staff report (of record), highlighting the request from Mr. J. B. Olhasso that there be investigation regarding the feasibility of restricting parking on Business Park Drive, Equity Drive, and Ynez Road (north of Winchester Road) in order to create consistency with the existing CC&Rs which requires businesses to have adequate on-site parking; relayed the collision history of this area for a two-year period; noted that there were no site distance issues on any of these particular streets; relayed that approximately two years ago, the Public/Traffic Safety Commission reviewed on-street parking throughout the City which resulted in established restricted on-street parking on most of the major streets (i.e., Jefferson Avenue, Ynez Road, Margarita Road, Rancho California Road, and Winchester Road), advising that it was determined that for the smaller streets, restricted parking would be determined on a case-by-case basis; clarified that since there were no safety issues associated with the agenda item, staff did not have a strong recommendation for the Public/Traffic Safety Commission; noted the correspondences which staff received after the agenda report had been distributed which have been distributed to the Commission; with respect to Equity Drive and the truck parking that occurs on this street, advised that there was an existing ordinance restricting truck parking on any street within the City, noting that if the affected streets have signage installed this ordinance could be enforced, advising that the Public/Traffic Safety Commission could determine whether or not to recommend the establishment of a truck parking restriction. Pastor Ron Alsobrooks, 26109 Ynez Road, relayed his concern regarding parking being prohibited on Ynez Road due to church patrons utilizing street parking on Wednesdays from 7:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. and on Sunday mornings from 7:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Mr. Dale Wooding, 26040 Ynez Road, noted that while he was in favor of prohibiting vehicular parking, that he was not opposed to the on-street truck parking, advising that it was his understanding that a majority of these trucks were parked in this area in order to service Temecula businesses. For Commissioner Connerton, Senior Engineer Moghadam confirmed that truck parking on Ynez Road could create a negative impact at a future point once the Harveston Development is constructed; and noted that there will be a park or open space between Equity Drive and the Harveston Project, advising that trucks parking on this street will not be visible to these particular residents. Chairman Lanier recommended that the request for these particular parking restrictions be denied and that parking restrictions be addressed on a case-by-case basis. MOTION: Commissioner Connerton moved to recommend that parking be restricted on Ynez Road from Winchester Road to Equity Drive. (Ultimately this motion was withdrawn; see below.) Director of Public Works Hughes advised that staff has been requested to postpone restricting parking on Ynez Road until the Harveston Project is constructed due to street parking being utilized in this area, in particular on Sundays; and noted that Ynez Road was not expected to be an open through street for three to four years; concurred with the recommendation to address parking restrictions on a case-by-case basis; and for Commissioner Connerton, relayed that restricting parking on the east side of Ynez Road would not be as great a burden as restricting both sides of the street. Senior Engineer Moghadam advising that drivers parking on the west side and then crossing the street may create an unsafe condition. At this time Commissioner Connerton withdrew his motion. In response to Mr. Wooding, Chairman Lanier advised that there were no locations in the City that allowed truck parking, noting that at a future point the Public/Traffic Safety Commission could agendize the issue of provision of a designated location for truck parking, clarifying that this agenda item did not encompass that concept. MOTION: Commissioner Connerton moved to deny the request for parking restrictions and to recommend that future parking restriction issues be addressed on a case-by-case basis. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wedel and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Coe who was absent. 5. .Keep Kids Alive Drive 25 Proqram RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 That the PublicFrraffic Safety Commission receive the report and provide direction to staff. Updating the Public/'rraffic Safety Commission regarding the "Keep Kids Alive, Drive 25" (KKAD25) program, Senior Engineer Moghadam presented the staff report (per agenda material), noting that at the December 14, 2000 meeting the Commission had approved staff's recommendation to pursue with the City Council implementation of KKAD25 as a Stage I traffic calming tool, advising that the Public/Traffic Safety Commission additionally directed staff to obtain additional information regarding the program prior to City Council presentation; noted that in October of 2001, staff attended a KKAD25 Seminar; advised that with respect to the four cities in San Diego County which have implemented the program it was indicated what while the program was a good public relations tool, there was not a significant reduction in speeding (per the City of Santee's study); advised that the symbol used on the signage was a concern of staffs which pictured children kicking a ball (similar to the Slow, Children At P/ay signs) and may provide the false perception that it is safe for children to play in the street; noted that the signage was not recognized as a Uniform Traffic Control Device; relayed that discussions ensued with Mr. F:verson (the campaign's creator) as to whether the symbol on the signage could be revised to eliminate the false perception of safety, and that Mr. Everson had indicated that while an alternative would be explored, there may be trademark issues restricting modification of the symbol; noted recent e-mail correspondences with Mr. Everson, advising that currently there is no indication that the sign is going to be revised; reiterated that there is no evidence that the signage significantly slowed the traffic, providing additional information from alternate cities' analysis which revealed that the high speed drivers were not significantly affected by the signs; and advised that staff had additional concerns regarding potential liability issues associated with installation of the signs. In response to Commissioner Katan, Senior Engineer Moghadam noted that while he was unsure of the availability of the LED portable speed display devices, staff was in the process of getting pumhase orders, and that the City would most likely have the signs in approximately a month; and confirmed that the specifications of the signs were Caltrans approved. For Commissioner Wedel, Senior Engineer Moghadam confirmed that the City of Oceanside's analysis which revealed a 16% reduction in speed was inconclusive due to the fact that it was unknown whether this reduction impacted the high or Iow spectrum of speeding; clarified that the studies conducted regarding the Slow, Children At Play signs (which denote a similar symbol of a child appearing to play in the street) revealed that that particular signage did not reduce vehicular speeds; opined that Mr. Everson's effective sales techniques most likely contributed to the fact that 80 cities had implemented the KKAD25 campaign; and noted that he was not convinced that the signage would have a significant positive impact if installed in the City. In response to Commissioner Wedel, Chairman Lanier advised that the original intent of the Public/Traffic Safety Commission regarding this campaign was to utilize this tool as a neighborhood calming device. For informational purposes, Director of Public Works Hughes noted that he has received calls from residents requesting that these types of signs (depicting children at play in the street) be installed in their neighborhoods in-order that their children could play in the streets, clarifying the public's false perception that with these signs the street is a safe place to play. R:~trafficminutes'~22802 7 MOTION: Commissioner Katan moved to recommend that the "Keep Kids Alive, Drive 25" program be placed on hold until the liability issues are resolved and the present symbol on the sign is modified, and that staff continue to pursue obtaining the LED portable speed display signs in order to provide the public with an additional option for traffic calming. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Connerton and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Coe who was absent. TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT No additional comments. POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT A. Distributing the monthly Police Departmental report to the Public/Traffic Safety Commission (via supplemental agenda material), Police Chief Domenoe updated the Commission, relaying that Police Sergeant Steger has been reassigned and that Police Sergeant Lohman would be attending future Public/Traffic Safety Commission meetings after he recovers from upcoming surgery, noting that in the interim period, Officer Nelson and Lieutenant Pingel would be available to address any traffic issues, as well as himself; and provided additional information regarding Police Sergeant Lohman's concepts for providing the public with additional information (i.e., consideration of arranging a cable program, newspaper columns written on a regular basis, and a Police Department website whereby the residents can e-mail their traffic concerns.) FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT A. Introducing himself to the Public/Traffic Safety Commission, Fire Captain McBride noted that he would be the Fire Department representative serving at the Commission meetings. COMMISSION REPORTS A. in response to Commissioner Connerton's queries regarding the Red Light Camera Enfomement Project, Senior Engineer Moghadam noted that a draft report will be finalized in approximately one month, and that at that time staff would request the consultant to provide a presentation to the Commission. B. Commissioner Katan commended staff for the expeditious installation of the restricted parking zone on Solana Way. C. Applauding Police and Fire Department staff for their diligent efforts, Chairman Lanier advised that the Old Town Rod Run event was a success. D. Reiterating his recommendation, Chairman Lanier suggested placing a safety tip in the Public Works newspaper article every two weeks, specifically recommending that in the next upcoming article that emergency numbers be provided for the public's information; that during the holiday season Fire Department safety tips be included (i.e., Christmas tree safety, not utilizing a barbeque for a home heating device); that during the summer season tips be placed in the article'regarding the unsafe issue of children and animals being left in vehicles, and tips regarding water safety; and that there be mention of the Civilian Action Patrol (CAP) which conducts vacation checks, as well as checks on shut-ins. In response, Fire Captain McBride advised that the Fire Department would be willing to aid in providing fire safety tips. Director of Public Works Hughes recommended that any ideas for safety tips be e-mailed to him, or Senior Engineer Moghadam, and that efforts would be made to include the information in the Public Works newspaper article. E. For Chairman Lanier, Director of Public Works Hughes specified events where staff participates in reaching out to the public (i.e., the Safety Expositions, the occasional school groups touring the City facilities), additionally noting the staff hours spent with residents, listening to their concerns, and subsequently providing education and direction; and advised that proximate to City Hall's lobby door were brochures which addressed basic speed law requests, stop signs, and children-at-play-type issues, which were available to the public. ADJOURNMENT At 7:46 P.M. Chairman Lanier formally adjourned this meeting to Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. Chairman Scott Lanier Administrative Secretary Anita Pyle ITEM NO. 2 AGENDA REPORT TO: Public/Traffic Safety Commission FROM: ,~Ali Moghadam, P.E., Senior Engineer, Traffic DATE: March 28, 2002 SUBJECT: Item 2 Multi-Way Stop Signs - Vail Ranch Parkway at Harmony Lane/Terzich Drive and Vail Ranch Parkway at Camino Piedra Rojo RECOMMENDATION: That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution establishing Multi-Way Stop controls at the following intersections: 1. Vail Ranch Parkway at Harmony Lane/Terzich Drive; and 2. Vail Ranch Parkway at Camino Piedra Rojo. BACKGROUND: In an effort to be more pro-active, staff has reviewed traffic conditions on residential and arterial roadways within the newly annexed community of Vail Ranch during the past several months. This review included an evaluation of signing, markings and traffic controls along various roadways providing pedestrian access to schools in the area. Our review of traffic conditions along Vail Ranch Parkway revealed two potential locations where additional traffic control devices could improve the safety of school pedestrians when crossing Vail Ranch Parkway. An evaluation of traffic conditions has been performed on Vail Ranch Parkway at Harmony Lane/Terzich Drive and Camino Piedra Rojo to determine if the minimum warrant criteria for the installation of Multi-Way Stop signs is satisfied. The public has been notified of the Public/Traffic Safety Commission's consideration of this matter through the agenda notification process. Vail Ranch Parkway is classified as a 76 foot wide four (4) lane Major Highway on the City's General Pain Circulation Element with two travel lanes in each direction, a raised median island and a bike lane in each direction. The Average Daily Traffic (ADT) on Vail Ranch Parkway is approximately 6,470 at Harmony Lane/Terzich Drive and approximately 3,760 at Camino Piedra Rojo. The speed limit is posted at 45 MPH on Vail Ranch Parkway. Harmony Lane is a 44-foot wide residential collector roadway that provides access to Vail Ranch Parkway for numerous single-family residential units and carries approximately 1,100 ADT at Vail Ranch Parkway. The prima facie speed limit is 25 MPH on Harmony Lane. Harmony Lane provides pedestrian access to Pauba Valley Elementary School and a school crosswalk is provided on the west side of the intersection at Vail Ranch Parkway. There is a community park and greenbelt area located on the west side of Harmony Lane. I r:Xtrafllc~commissn~agendaX2002x0328~muhi-waystopsign~-Vail Ranch/ajp Tzerich Drive is a 40-foot wide residential collector roadway that provides access to Vail Ranch Parkway for numerous single-family residential units and carries approximately 1,100 ADT at Vail Ranch Parkway. The prima facie speed limit is 25 MPH on Tzerich Drive. Terzich Drive provides pedestrian access to Pauba Valley Elementary School and a school crosswalk is provided on the west side of the intersection at Vail Ranch Parkway Camino Piedra Rojo is a 40-foot wide residential collector roadway that provides access to numerous single- family residential units between Vail Ranch Parkway and Butterfield Stage Road. In the area adjacent to Vail Ranch Middle School, Camino Piedra Rojo is a 44-foot wide residential collector roadway. Camino Piedra Rojo carries approximately 3,000 ADT at Vail Ranch Parkway. The prima facie speed limit is posted at 25 MPH on Camino Piedra Rojo. Camino Piedra Rojo provides pedestrian access to Pauba Valley Elementary School and Vail Ranch Middle School and a crosswalk is provided on the west side of the intersection at Vail Ranch Parkway. In order to evaluate the need for Multi-Way Stop signs, entering vehicular volume data was collected at ' both intersections and a review of the accident history was performed for each intersection. This data was used to perform a Multi-Way Stop Warrant analysis. The Caltrans Traffic Manual indicates that the Multi-Way Stop signs may be useful at locations where the volume of traffic on intersecting roads is approximately equal and/or where a combination of high speed, restricted sight distance and an accident history indicates that assignment of right-of-way is necessary. Multi- Way Stop controls should not be used for controllingvehicular speed. There are three (3) criteria that Caltrans has established for the evaluation of Multi-Way Stop signs. These criteria are as follows: 1. Where signals are warranted and urgently needed, the multi-way stop may be an interim measure that can be installed quickly to control traffic while arrangements are being made for the signal installations. 2. An accident problem, as indicated by five (5) or more reported accidents within a twelve (12) month period of a type susceptible to correction by a multi-way stop installation. Such accidents include fight and left-tom collisions as well as fight-angle collisions. 3. Minimum Traffic Volumes a. The total vehicular volume entering the intersection fi.om all approaches must average at least 500 vehicles per hour for any eight (8) hours of an average day, and b. The combined vehicular and pedestrian volume from the minor street or highway must average at least 200 units per hour for the same eight (8) hours, with an average delay to minor street vehicular traffic of at least 30 seconds per vehicle during the maximum hour, but c. When the 85th percentile approach speed of the major slreet traffic exceeds 40 miles per hour, the minimum vehicular volume warrant is 70 percent of the above requirements. The Multi-Way Stop Warrant analysis performed for these intersections indicates that the applicable warrant criteria is satisfied and Multi-Way Stop signs are justified at both intersections. Therefore, staff recommends the installation of Multi-Way Stop controls at the intersection of Vail Ranch Parkway at Harmony Lane/Tzerich Drive and Camino Piedra Rojo. FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are available in the Public Works Routine Street Maintenance Account. Attachment: 1. Exhibit "A" - Location Map 2. Exhibit "B" - Multi-Way Stop Warrant Analysis 3 r:Xtraffic\commissnLagenda~2002\032g\multi-waystopsigns-Vail Ranch/ajp EXHIBIT "A" LOCATION MAP EXHIBIT "B" MULTI-WAY STOP WARRANT ANALYSIS Multi-Way Stop Warranting Software 03/12/02 Major Street: Vail Ranch Parkway Minor Street: Camino Piedra Rojo Date of Analysis: 03/12/02 Name of Analyst: JG Case Number: Comments: 85th% Speed of Major Street: 47 WARRANT ANALYSIS SUMMARY: WARR3kNT 1 - Accident Experience NOT SATISFIED - The accident warrant of 5 or more reportable accidents of a correctable type is not met with 0 accidents over a 12 month period. WARRANT 2 Minimum Traffic Volumes NOT SATISFIED - The 100% vehicular warrant of 500 entering vehicles for any 8 hours of the day is not met with 1 hours meeting the warrant. SATISFIED - The 70% vehicular warrant of 350 entering vehicles for any 8 hours of the day is met with 8 hours meeting the warrant. WARPJkNT 3 - Vehicular & Pedestrian Traffic from Minor Road NOT SATISFIED - The combined total of 200 vehicles and pedestrians from the minor approach is not met with 1 hours meeting the warrant. Multi-Way Stop Warranting Software 03/12/02 100% 70% COMBINATION START NB SB EB WB HOUR WARRANT WARP~kNT WARP~ANT TIME TOT MET MET MET 0:00 0 6 19 5 30 1:00 0 4 12 3 19 2:00 0 8 7 2 17 3:00 0 13 3 4 20 4:00 0 21 8 22 51 5:00 0 49 19 67 135 6:00 0 57 45 94 196 7:00 0 58 74 102 234 8:00 0 61 60 92 213 9:00 0 53 69 77 199 10:00 0 54 91 74 219 11:00 0 51 97 93 241 12:00 0 222 257 140 619 * * * 13:00 0 63 131 57 251 * 14:00 0 97 137 70 304 * 15:00 0 105 · 210 153 468 * 16:00 0 162 196 98 456 * 17:00 0 130 240 94 464 * 18:00 0 126 204 94 424 * 19:00 0 60 137 56 253 * 20:00 0 49 117 33 199 21:00 0 64 81 30 175 22:00 0 34 34 14 82 23:00 0 26 32 5 63 RECEIVED ~AR i ~ 2002 Cll~¢ OF TEMECULA Barbara N. Sackett ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CITY OF TEMECULA CALLE.PIEDRA ROJO / VAIL RANCH'PARKWAY. Entering-Volume Coun. t March '2002 Counts Unlimited, inc. 25424 Jaclyn Avenue 'MoP'no Valley, CA 92557 T 909 247 6716 F .909 924 8604 E ctsunlt~l~aol.com CITY OF TEMECULA Counts Unlimited Inc. N/S: CALLK ~IRD~ ROJO 909-247-6716 Site Code : 15490557 R/W: VAIL RANCN PARKWAY Start Date: 03/05/2002 24 NR ENTENING VOLUME COUNT File I.D. : TEPNYREW EA~T/W~T Page ; Begin < ...... EBND ...... >< ...... WBND ...... >~ ...... Co~ined ...... > Tuesday Time A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. 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WARRANT 2 - Minimum Traffic Volumes SATISFIED The 100% vehicular warrant of 500 entering vehicles for any 8 hours of the day is met with 8 hours meeting the warrant. SATISFIED The 70% vehicular warrant of 350 entering vehicles for any 8 hours of the day is met with 10 hours meeting the warrant. WARRANT 3 - Vehicular & Pedestrian Traffic from Minor Road NOT SATISFIED - The combined total of 200 vehicles and pedestrians from the minor approach is not met with 0 hours meeting the warrant. Multi-Way Stop Warrantin~ Software 03/12/02 100% 70% COMBINATION START NB SB EB WB HOUR WARRA~NT WARRANT WARRANT TIME TOT MET MET MET 0:00 0 1 27 13 41 1:00 2 2 21 7 32 2:00 1 3 18 11 33 3:00 0 1 7 13 21 4:00 11 16 8 49 84 5:00 16 22 21 133 192 6:00 25 58 54 194 331 7:00 39 51 89 181 360 * 8:00 28 44 89 173 334 9:00 16 34 110 158 318 10:00 25 24 127 150 326 11:00 23 26 144 159 352 * 12:00 16 45 320 343 724 * * 13:00 26 22 176 138 362 * * 14:00 20 36 199 161 416 * * 15:00 38 47 314 242 641 * * 16:00 22 38 293 213 566 * * 17:00 30 33 389 180 632 * * 18:00 32 31 329 187 579 * * 19:00 12 30 249 113 404 * * 20:00 18 18 186 74 296 21:00 7 14 145 79 245 22:00 14 5 58 37 . 114 23:00 6 2 58 28 94 RECEIVED MAR 1 3 2002 CITY OF TEMECULA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CiTY OF .TEMECUL~ HARMONY LANE / VAIL RANCH PARKWAY :Entering Volume Count March 2002 Counts Unlimited, Inc. 25424 jaclyn Avenue Moreno Valley, CA 92557 T 909 247 6716 F 909 924 8604 E ctsunltd~aol.com CITX OF TEMECULA Counts Unlimited Inc. 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N/S: HARMONY LANE 909-247-6716 Site Cote : 15490844 E/W: VAIL RANCH PARKWAY Start Date: 03/06/2002 24 HR ENTERING VOLUME COUNT File I.D. : TEHAVRNS NQRTH/SOUTH Pa~e ; ~ Begin < ...... NBND ...... >< ...... SB~ ...... >< ...... Combined ...... > Wednesday Time A.. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. 12:00 03/06 2 1 16 1 18 12:15 3 0 3 0 6 12:30 4 0 16 0 20 12:45 * 7 1H 0 1 10 45 0 1 17 61 01:00 11 1 7 1 10 01:15 7 1 6 2 13 01:30 4 0 4 0 8 01:45 2 4 26 0 2 5 22 1 4 9 48 02:00 6 2 2 3 8 02:15 4 1 10 1 14 02:30 9 0 10 0 19 02:45 1 1 20 0 3 14 36 0 4 15 56 03:00 6 0 13 0 19 03:15 9 0 11 0 20 03:30 11 1 14 1 25 03:45 * 12 38 0 1 9 47 . 0 1 21 85 04:00 4 1 9 1 13 04:15 3 3 5 5 8 04:30 7 3 9 6 16 04:45 11 8 22 9 16 15 38 15 27 23 60 05:00 7 6 9 14 05:15 8 3 7 17 05:30 7 6 ll 15 05:45 16 8 30 7 22 33 11 38 17 63 06:00 7 8 13 16 06:15 11 11 17 17 06:30 0 13 19 16 06:45 25 6 32 26 50 31 34 83 14 63 o7=oo 4 1o lB 9 07:15 E 11 19 12 07:30 2 10 10 10 07:45 14 39 1 12 20 51 10 30 34 90 11 42 08:00 4 6 16 11 20 17 08:15 5 2 8 2 13 4 08:30 8 3 7 1 15 4 0E:45 I1 28 7 18 13 44 4 18 24 72 11 36 09:00 5 3 11 4 16 7 09:15 5 2 8 4 13 6 09:30 1 1 8 6 9 7 09:45 5 16 1 7 7 34 0 14 12 50 1 21 10:00 5 7 6 1 11 8 10:15 7 3 4 2 11 5 10:30 3 1 6 1 9 2 10:45 10 25 3 14 8 24 1 5 18 49 4 19 11:00 10 2 8 0 18 2 11:15 3 1 3 1 6 2 11:30 4 3 S 1 12 4 Totals 186 241 282 322 468 563 Day Totals 427 604 1031 Split { 3}.7{ 42.8% 60.2% 57.1% Peak Hour 07:00 03:00 06:15 02:45 07:15 03:00 Volume 39 38 60 52 92 85 P.R.F. .~69 .79 .57 .92 .67 .85 ITEM NO. 3 TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT APPROVAL CITY ATTORNEY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE CITY MANAGER CITY OF TEMECULA AGENDA REPORT TO: City Manager/City Council FROM: William G. Hughes, Director of Public Works/City Engineer DATE: March 26. 2002 SUBJECT: Department of Public Works Monthly Activity Report RECOMMENDATION: Attached for City Council's review and filing is the Department of Public Works' Monthly Activity Reports for the month of February, 2002. MOACTRPT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Monthly Activity Report February / March 2002 Prepared By: Amer Attar Submitted by: William G. Hughes Date: March 26, 2002 PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION 1. Murrieta Creek Crossing Between Winchester and Rancho California Road - Low-flow Crossing at Via Montezuma This project will construct a low-flow crossing of Murrieta Creek connecting Diaz and Del Rio at Via Montezuma. In addition, this project will rehabilitate the street of Via Montezuma. This project is complete. Recording a conservation easement is in progress for the mitigation of the disturbed area. It went to City Council for approval and signature on March 5, 2002 and was then sent to the County of Riverside for recordation. 2. City Maintenance Facility Alterations, Phase m This project will modify the existing two story masonry block building to accommodate a new second floor of office space over the existing two-story maintenance bay, including the installation of an elevator, and two new second floor restrooms. Building modifications are complete. The project was accepted and Notice of Completion was filed at the March 5th Council meeting. 3. Margarita Road Widening, Pauba Road to Dartolo Road This project will widen Margarita Road from Pin Pico to Dartolo Road and re-landscape the medians from De Portola to SR 79 South. Included with this project is the pavement rehabilitation of Phase r/(Pauba Road to Pio Pico. This project is complete. The acceptance and the Notice of Completion will be going to the April 9 City Council meeting. 4. Senior Center Expansion The expansion will include an addition of 3000 square feet to the existing building. The expansion will be for recreational, office, and meeting purposes. It will include the addition of 3000 square feet of building area for recreational, office and meeting purposes. Project is substantially complete. Contractor is to install various doorway modifications upon delivery of hardware per final change order request by City. 5. Chaparral High School Swimming Pool A 25-yard x 25-meter pool will be built at Chaparral High School The facility will include a smaller recreation pool component and a bathhouse with locker room facilities, restrooms and showers. Spray-type play equipment will be included as an element in the base construction bid. The equipment room is nearly finished. The buildings are being stucco'd and the roof and interiors are being completed. The pool deck and deck drain system is nearly finished. The poles for the competition lights were set by a helicopter. R:'dVioatlflyActivi~Repoff~CIP~2002~Fcbruary.doc 6. Emergency Generator - City Hall & City Yard This project will install an emergency generator for City Hall. Automatic transfer switch installed, work progressing on screen walls and generator pad. Contractor is also completing as much pre-wixing as possible. Generator was delivered and set in place. 7. Margarita Road Widening, Phase I Clnterim), Pauba Road to Plo Pico This project will widen Margarita Road on an interim bases between Pauba Road and Plo Pico. As a result, Margarita Road will have four lanes throughout City limits. The pre-9oastruction meeting is scheduled for March 27, 2002. R.$. Noble is the contzactor and should begin construction within two weeks of the pre- construction meeting. 8. Long Canyon Detention Basin 5-yr Habitat Maintenance Under this project, the Long Canyon Detention Basin will be planted and maintained for five ye,xrs. This project is complete. Plant establishment period is underway. 9. 1-15 Northbound On-Ramp Widening at Winchester Road This project will re-stripe westbound Winchester Road from Ynez Road to I-15 northbound on-ramp to allow for a better flow of traffic. This project will re-stripe Westbound Winchester Road from Ynez Road to 1-15 Northbound on-ramp to allow for a better flow of traffic. The work for this project is complete. Caltrans has accepted the work and the Notice of Completion was presented to the City Council on February 26, 2002. 10. Pala Road Improvements, Phase I- (Widening to accommodate four lanes from Pala Road Bridge to Wolf Valley) and Traffic Signals Modifications at Loma Linda, and at Wolf Valley Pala Road Improvements, Phase I, will give Pala Road two lanes in each direction (58 feet in width) from the Pala Road Bridge to the Pechanga Casino. It includes re-striping the entire length. Pala Road Phase I. In addition, the two traffic signals at Loma Linda and at Wolf Valley willbe modified to accommodate the road interim widening. This project is currently out for public bids and the construction contract will be awarded at the March 26 Council meeting. PROJECTS BEING ADVERTISED FOR BIDS NONE PROJECTS IN DESIGN 1. Pala Road Improvements - Phase II (79 South to Pechanga Road) This project will widen Pala Road to its ultimate width from the Pala Road Bridge to Pechanga road. Plan check comments (70% Submittal) were returned to the consultant. Work is proceeding on the remainder of the design. RCFC&WCD has approved the Wolf Creek Drainage Basin Hydrology Study prepared by Lohr Associates, Inc. with respect to hydrology only. A letter is expected from RCFC & WCD the week of March 18, 2002. Hydrology studies upstream of Wolf Creek have been approved by RCFC & WCD. 2 R:'uMomhlyAc~ivityRepor~CIP~2002'~,ebrua~y.doc 2. Winchester Road Widening Between Enterprise Circle and Jefferson This project will add a right turn lane from Eastbound Winchester to Southbound Jefferson, sta~ing at Enterprise Circle. OWIalley Engineering Corporation is upgrading design survey data for additional options in the design. Design is to restart again the week of 3/18/02. 3. Rancho California Road Bridge Widening Over Murrieta Creek This project will widen Rancho California Bridge over Murrieta Creek to provide four additional traffic lanes. 90% drawings were submitted March 7th and are currently being reviewed by staff. Processing for right of way and environmental requirements are anticipated to be completed by May 2002. 4. Temecula Library A full service library, approximately 34,000 square feet in area, will be designed and built on Pauba Road,just west of Fire Station #84. This project will provide the community with library resources and services. Architect is finishing the final plans. A separate parcel is being created for the library (Plat & Description) for bond purposes. City hired a grant underwriter. Utility services construction will be coordinated with Pauba Road, Phase II Street Improvements. 5. Pauba Road Improvements - Phase H (Margarita Road to Showalter Road) This project will widen Pauba Road from Showalter to just west of Margarita Road to its ultimate width. 100% design plans and specs were submitted to the City for review. Plans were sent to all utilities on 3/18/02 and all utility issues are being addressed. Work is being coordinated with the library project. 6. Murrieta Creek Bridge - Overland Drive Extension to Diaz This project will entail alignment studies and the design of an extension of Overland Drive, westerly to Diaz Road, which includes a new bridge over Murrieta Creek. The project includes the widening of Overland Drive from Jefferson Avenue to Commerce Center Drive, and the extension of Overland Drive across Murrieta Creek to Diaz Road. PDC has completed the alignment study and staff has reviewed copies of the preliminary plans. Staff has received comments regarding revisions to the negative declaration. Staff is reviewing Phases 2, 3 & 4 design costs prior to council submittal. 7. New Temecnia Sports Complex A new 40+ Acres sports complex will be built on Pala Road at Wolf Valley. The new location of the complex is on Pala Road, near Wolf Valley. The soils report indicated substantial and costly removals. Staff is evaluating options on preparing the site or choosing a different site. The location of the new sports complex is dependent upon the approval of the Amendment to the Specific Plan. 8. Fire Station - Woff Creek Site A full service fire station will be constructed in the Wolf Creek development area. Contractor is to make the initial submittal to Building and Safety for plan check by the end of March. 9. Diaz Road Realignment Under this project, Diaz Road will be realigned to Vincent Moraga Road at Rancho California Road. Business Park Drive will be a T-intersection at Diaz. City staff is currently designing the project. Anticipated design completion is scheduled for April 2002. 3 R:\M onflflyAcfivityReporfiC IP~2002~February.doc 10. Rancho California Road Median Modifications at Town Center The project will include the closing of the two median openings on Rancho California Road in front of the Town Center, while lengthening the left turn lanes at Ynez Road, Town Center Drive, and Via Los Colinas to improve Waft'lC circulation. The design is 95% complete and is currently in the plan check process. Bidding is scheduled for April 2002. 11. Rancho California Road Widening at Ynez Road (Add right turn lane to westbound lanes) This project will add a right mm lane on westbound Rancho California Road at Ynez Road Right of way acquisition at the northeast comer of Rancho California and Ynez is in the process of being done. In-house design is 90% complete. 12. Landscaping and Sidewalk On 79 South (Front Street to Pala Road) The project consists of the design and construction of new sidewalk, landscaping, and irrigation along State Route 79 South between Pala Road and Old Town Front Street. The design process in underway and the 30% design plans are expected to bi: sent to the City by the end of March. 13. Alignment Study for Murrieta Creek Bridge Between Winchester Road and Temecula's City Limits and Diaz Road Extension This study will determine the alignment and location of the Murrieta Creek crossing between Winchester Road to the northern City L'mxits. In addition, the study will be combined with the Diaz Road Extension alignment study and design. Coordination with the City of Murrieta, Flood Control and Army Corps of Engineers is necessary. The Consultant and Staff met with Riverside County Flood Control to discuss possible ali,~mments. The consultant is currently awaiting data from Riverside County Flood Control in order to complete the work on the first draft of the alignment study. 14. Bridge Barrier Rail Upgrade, Rainbow Canyon Road over Pechanga Creek/Del Rio Road over Empire Creek This project will replace the existing barrier rails of the Rainbow Canyon Bridge over Pechanga Creek and the Del Rio Road Bridge over Empire Creek. Kick off meeting for the design was held on Jan. 15, 2002. Simon Wong Engineering developed "as-builts" for the existing bridges and submitted the Barrier Concepts Report. The City has reviewed the report and provided comments and direction to Simon Wong Engineering. 15. Fire Station - Wolf Creek Site A fire station will be built at the Wolf Creek Site. Contractor is to make the initial submittal to Building and Safety for plan check by the end of March. 16. Community Theatre This project will create a community theatre at the old Mercantile building in downtown Temecula, The Conwactor Pre-Qualification process for the Mercantile Seismic Retrofit Project is complete. Acceptance of the qualified contractors and approval for Advertisement to Bid the project is scheduled for the March 26, 2002, Council meeting. (Community Theatre) Preliminary design is underway. R:~1onthlyAcfivityRcpo~x~CIP~2002~ebmary.doc 17. Children's Museum This project will construct a 7,500 square foot children's museum. The consultant submitted 50% plans. Staffs made comments and the consultants are addressing those comments. Plans, specifications and estimates are nearing completion. The architect will be delivering the shell improvement plans to the City on March 26, 2002. 18. City Maintenance Facility Modifications (Parking Lo0 Under this project, a security fence will be installed between the existing maintenance facility and the western side of City Hall to secure the parking lot west of the main building. The design of a security fence between the existing maintenance facility and the western side of City Hall will be performed in-house. A scoping meeting was held on 11/12/01. Research on existing base maps for the proposed area and as-builts for the existing security fence near the maintenance facility is complete. Design is in progress. 19. Vail Ranch Park (Near Pauba Valley School) - Add Amenities This project will add amenities, including play equipment to the recently annexed Vail Ranch Park. The Community Services Commission approved the Vail Ranch Park Site "C" Master Plan on February 11, 2002. The Master Plan will go to City Council for approval on March 26, 2002. The design will begin shortly after that. RHA Landscape Architects/Planners Inc. will be the design finn. PROJECTS IN THE PLANNING STAGE 1. 1-15/SR 79 Interchange - Project Study Report (PSR) This project will modify the I-15/SR 79 So~th Interchange to accommodate projected future mtffic. City staff met with Caltrans concerning Value Engineering Analysis Report on March 11, 2002. Staff commented on the preliminary report provided by Caltrans during this meeting. The City is waiting for the final Value Engineering Analysis Report from Caltrans. 2. Cherry Street Interchange - Project Study Report (PSR) This project will construct an interchange between Winchester Road Interchange and the I- 15/I-215 split. The Project Study Report (PSR) is expected to be approved by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Caltrans in March 2002. Project will be consm~cted in different phases. City started the acquisition process for one parcel. An appraisal Report for an additional parcel is expected the week of March 25th. Staff is working with Caltrans to advertise for Consultants to do the Project Report (PR) and the Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E). 3. Pedestrian Bridge - SR79 North at Nicolas Road City met with Caltrans and sent a letter at their request to initiate this project. Caltrans responded in a letter that the bridge does not meet their warrents and that they will not support and allow its construction. Staff is currently working on the preparation of a feasibility study. 5 R:Wl°nthlyActivityRcP°~CIP~002'~w~brua~'d°c 4. Pavement Management System Update The project will establish a pavement management program that will provide an ongoing schedule of needed repairs and provide data that will be used to prepare budget estimates required to complete the scheduled work. GIS links, AutoCAD review, and updates to MicroPAVER are included ia the total program. Approximately 40% of the City has been surveyed. 5. Pavement Rehabilitation Program - FY 2001/2002 This project will rehabilitate various streets as part of the annual pavement rehabilitation programs. A list of streets to be rehabilitat~l is being developed. 6. Murrieta Creek Multi Purpose Trail This project will build portions of the equestrian and bike trails along Murrieta Creek within City limits. The City has received a federal grant of $1,214,000. Public Works is currently reviewing project processes and documents. An RFP process to hire the consultant to design the project will sta~ soon after. 7. Rancho California Sports park ADA Access and Shade Structure Design and construct concrete ADA waikways to the remaining ball fields 3,4,5,7,8. Install two shade picnic/seating areas adjacent to the snack bar building. (Scope of work & funding is being revised by TCSD.) 8. School Site ADA Improvements Design and construct ADA concrete walkways and hand railing to athletic facilities at Temecula Middle School, James L. Day Middle School and Margarita Middle School. (Scope of work is being revised by TCSD.) 9. John Warner/Santiago Road Assessment District - Hydrology Study 10. Citywide A.C. Repairs - FY2001-02 11. Slurry Seal Program - FY2001-02 PROJECTS THAT ARE SUSPENDED OR ON-HOLD 12. Pujol Street Sidewalk Improvements - Phase II Project is on hold. This project will complete the knuckle at the intersection of Sixth Street and Felix Valdez. The developer of a nearby property may be designing and constructing this project. 13. Margarita Road/Winchester Road Intersection Improvements Project is on hoM. Under this project, an additional left turn from eastbound Winchester to northbound Margarita will be added in order to accommodate increasing traffic volumes. Design is 50% complete. This 6 R:kMonthiyActivityRepor t~CIP~2002~Febmary.doc project may be done by a developer. 14. Santa Gertrudis Bridge Widening at 1-15 This is Phase H of the Southbound Auxiliary Lane project at the southbound exit ramp for Winchester Road. This project will widen the 1-15 southbound exit-ramp at the Santa Gemudis Creek Bridge to provide an additional lane on the exit ramp just north of Winchester Road. Staff is revisiting the merits of this project in light of the proposed Project Study Report for Cherry Street Interchange. The study shows that this bridge may have to be removed in the future to accommodate the Cherry SUeet Interchange. This project is suspended indefinitely. 7 R:hM onthlyActivityRepot6C IPX200'2~Febmary.doc MEMORANDUM TO: Bill Hughes, Director of Public Works/City Engineer FROM: ~f,~ Brad Burcn, Maintenance Superintendent DATE: March 4, 2002 SUBJECT: Monthly Activity Report - February, 2002 The following activities were performed by Public Wonts Depariment, Street Mainta~ance Division in-house personnel for the month of February, 2002: I. SIGNS A. Total signs replaced 6~ B. Total signs installed 35 C. Total signs repaired 61 !1. TREES A. Total trees trimmed for sight distance and street sweeping concerns 6 III. ASPHALT REPAIRS A. Total square feet of A. C. repairs t~644 B. Total Tons 35 IV. CATCH BASINS A. Total catch basins cleaned 275 V. RIGHT-OF-WAY WEED ABATEMENT A. Total square footage for fight-of-way abatement - ~1 - VI. GRAFFITI REMOVAL A. Total locations 7~ B. Total S.F. 1.733 VII. STENCILING A. - 0 - New and repainted legends B. - 0 - LF. of new and repainted red curb and striping Also, City Maintenance staff responded to. 86 service order requests ranging from weed abatement, tree trimming, sign repair, A.C. failures, litter removal,, and catch basin cleanings. This is compared to 5'1 service order requests for the month of January, 2002. The Maintenance Crew has also put in 301 hours of overtime which includes standby time, special events and response to street emergencies. The total cost for Street Maintenance performed by Contractors for the month of February. 2002 was $ 73~72t.47' compared to ~ 56~024.00 for the month of January, 200'1. Account No. 5402 $ 14,643.00 Account No. 5401 $ 20,918.00 Account No. 999-5402 $ - 0 - cc: Ron Parks, Deputy Director of Public Works Ali Moghadam, Senior Engineer- (ClP/Traffic) Grag Buffer, Senior Engineer (Capital Improvements) Amer Attar, Senior Engineer (Capital Improvements) Jerry Alegfia, Senior Engineer - (Land Development) _ CITYOFTEMECULA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ROADS DMSION GRAFFITI REMOVAL MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 2002 DATE LOCATION WORK COMPI.~TED 020102 27338 J~vv~,SON REMOVED 36 S.F. OF 02/01/02 WOLF STORE ROAD AT APRIS ROAD REMOVED 117 S.F. OF GRAil, III 02/04/02 30872 ANDREWS WAY ' REMOVED 63 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 02/06/02 42101 MORAGA REMOVED 29 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 02/07/02 VAIL RANCHPAR.KWAY AT VALENTINO REMOVED 30 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 02/08/02 VAILRANCH AREA REMOVED 64 $.F. OF 02/11/02 FRONT S'I'I/.EET AT ALBERTO$ REMOVED 100 S.F. OF 02/11/02 FRONTST. ATTEXACO, DEL RIO PLAZA (19LOCATIONS) REMOVED 322 S.F. OFGRAFFITI 02/11/02 VAIL RANCH PARKWAY AT CB, ION DRIVE REMOVED 2 S.F. OF 02/12/02 HWY. 79 SO. AT FRONT STREET 'REMOVED 20 02/13/02 BOT'Lb.~,.~'~:~.I~ STAGE PARK REMOVED 10 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 02/13/02 WELTON & BUTTEI~'~ ~.~ .r) STAGE ROAD REMOVED 4 $.F. OF GRAFFITI 02/14/02 VAIL RANCH AREA (7 LOCATIONS) REMOVED 205 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 02/15/02 YUKON AT LONG V~.~.~Y WASH REMOVED 3 S.F. OF 02/19/02 VAIL RANCH PARKWAY AT CleON DRIVE REMOVED 26 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 02/19/02 CR & R DUMPST~t~ CITY YARD REMOVED 194 $.F. OF GRAFFITI 02/20/02 VIA RIO TEMECULA AT COUNTRY GLEN REMOVED 4 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 02/21/02 MORAGA AT MARGARITA REMOVED 4 S.F. OF GRAJ~'I, III 02/21/02 RANCHO CALIF. RD. ~ BUi Lv.~,Fl~l.r~ STAGE ($ LOCATIONS) REMOVED 38 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 02/21/02 HWY. 79 SO. AT MARGARITA REMOVED 4 S.F. OF GRA~I, ITI 02/21/02 MARGARITA AT NO. GENERAL KEARNEY (4 LOCATIONS) REMOVED 130 S.F. OF GRAFFITI 02?22/02 PALOMA DEL SOL REMOVED 30 S.F. OF 02/25/02 VIA LA VIDA AT VIA RENATE REMOVED 12 S.F. OF 02f26/02 6TM STREET AT ME,CEDES REMOVED 6 $.F. OF 02/26/02 MARGARITA SOUTH OF NORTH GENERAL KEARNEY REMOVED 102 S.F. OF DATE LOCATION WORK COMPLETED 02/26/02 29605 SOLANA REMOVED 7 S.F. OF GRA~'l, ili 02/27/02 VIA CORDOBA AT VIA CORONADO REMOVED 2 S.F. OF GRA~yl t'[ 02/27/02 PU$OL AT C]~ (I 1 LOCATIONS) REMOVED 160 S.F. OF GRAY, itt 02/28/02 29705 SOLANA { REMOVED 9 S.F. OF OP, AY{Yii'i TOTAL S.F. GRAFFITI REMOVED 1,733 TOTAL LOCATIONS 70 ITEM NO. 4 POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT APPROVAL CITY ATTORNEY DIRECTOR OF FINA, J~E CITY MANAGER CITY OF TEMECULA AGENDA REPORT TO: City Manager/City Council FROM: Jim Domenoe, Chief of Polic~ DATE: March 26, 2002 SUBJECT: Monthly Departmental Report The following report reflects special teams, traffic enforcement and miscellaneous activity occurring during February of 2002. The Police Department responded to thirty-three "priority one" calls for service during the month of February, with an average response time of approximately 5.4 minutes. A total of 3,682 calls for police service were generated in the City of Temecula during the month. During the month of February, the Temecula Police Department's Town Center Storefront served a total of 172 customers. Fifty-seven sets of fingerprints were taken, twenty-three people filed police reports, twelve people had citations signed off and seven oversize vehicle permits were issued. Crime Prevention Officer Lynn Fanene participated in a number of special events, neighborhood watch and community-oriented programs during the month. Officer Fanene conducted three Crime Prevention workshops/presentations. He also coordinated requests for patrol ride-a-longs. Additionally, he continued to provide residential and business security surveys/visits and past crime follow-up. Officer Fanene also continued to process City Planning Department submissions of site plans/conditions. The POP Teams continued to work on the "Crime Free Multi-Housing" project, certifying an additional apartment complex during the month of February. The teams continued their Warrant Apprehension Program during the month, which resulted in two felony arrests and two misdemeanor arrests. The POP Teams continued with their proactive patrol efforts and made two additional felony arrests and four misdemeanor arrests during the month of February. Additionally, the POP Teams worked a special homeless program, working in conjunction with the County of Riverside's Homeless Intervention Team. They were successful in relocating/placing a homeless person who had been living beneath a bridge under a local thoroughfare. The Old Town Storefront serves as an office for one of the POP teams and a location to assist the public with police services. This has greatly increased their availability to serve the Old Town area. During February, the Old Town Storefront served 140 customers. Fifteen sets of fingerprints were taken, twenty-five reports were written, and thirteen citations were signed off. Monthly Departmental Report Page 2 The traffic team reported that during the month of February there were 722 citations issued for hazardous violations, 20 citations were issued for non-hazardous violations and 41 parking citations were issued. During the month there were five injury traffic collisions, thirty-eight non-injury collisions were reported and nine drivers were arrested for DUI. The Neighborhood Enforcement Team (NET) program resulted in thirty-seven citations being issued. This program addresses traffic concerns in residential neighborhoods with a dedicated motor officer. The SLAP program (Stop Light Abuse Program) resulted in 176 citations being issued, with 145 additional SLAP citations issued on overtime. The total number of SLAP citations issued during the month of February was 321, which represents a 100% increase in SLAP citations from the previous month. During the month of February, the POP officers assigned to the Promenade Mall handled a total of 180 calls for service. The majority of these calls were for shoplifting investigations. During the month, calls and on-sight activity resulted in the criminal arrest and filings on sixteen misdemeanors and eight felony cases for various offenses. Officers McEIvain and Rupe continued to provide training to security staff during the month. The mall officers continued to work on vehicle theft and burglary programs. Four vehicle thefts occurred during the month of February. The posse also increased their presence around the mall on weekends with extra patrols of the parking areas. The five school resource officers continued to remain active during February. They conducted a total of twenty school presentations. The topics of these presentations ranged from "Currant drugs" (for schooJ staff), to "DUI" to "Gateway Drugs." The school resource officers also conducted many counseling sessions with students. Two misdemeanor arrests were made during February; one for theft and the other for driving without a driver's license. A total of forty-five investigations/reports were conducted/written by the school resoume officers during February. The JOLT program (Juvenile Offender Law Enfomement Program) continues to be a success in part through its Youth Court program. Officer Michelle Medeiros conducted the 81st Youth Court session. The JOLT officer assisted at other schools when needed and conducted follow-ups with parents of juveniles in the JOLT program. Officer Medeiros worked with "at risk" juveniles throughout the month and also conducted counseling sessions with their parents. She also assisted the District Attorney's Office and the Probation Department by providing training during home visits with incorrigible/at risk juveniles. During the month of February, Officer Medeiros made a felony arrest for a female juvenile who failed to appear for a scheduled court appearance. During the month of February, the Special Enforcement Team (SET Team) of Officers Todd Pauling and John Morin handled a total of seventeen cases. These cases resulted in twenty-eight misdemeanor and seventeen felony arrests, primarily for narcotics violations. This team continues to work street level narcotics and specialty patrol within the city on a pro-active basis. During this month, the team served five search warrants for narcotics and stolen property. They recovered quantities of methamphetamine and marijuana. Volunteers from the community continue to be an integral part of the Temecula Police Department's staff. Under the guidance of volunteer coordinator Officer Bob Ridley and assistant coordinator Gayle Gerrish, the Police Department's volunteer staff contributed 314 hours of service in February. Volunteer assignments include computer data input, logistics support, special event assistance and telephone answering duties. Having graduated from the CAP Academy, the Community Action Patrol (CAP) Program volunteers were recognized at the first City Council Meeting during the month of February. The nine volunteers have begun their activities, patrolling the city for graffiti, conducting vacation residential checks and assisting patrol with special logistical needs and special events. Other duties these volunteers will Monthly Departmental Report Page 3 attend to are business checks and abandoned vehicles and traffic control. The goal of the program is high visibility, which prevents crime from occurring. These volunteers will also have the ability to report suspicious activities and persons directly, via police radio, to sworn officers. The reserve officer program and mounted posse are additional valuable volunteer resources available to the police department. The police department utilizes reserve officers to assist with patrol, traffic enforcement, crime prevention, off road vehicle enforcement and a variety of special functions. Reserve police officers worked a total of 110 hours during the month of February, with 100 of those hours specifically spent on patrol in Temecula.